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Improvisation for the Theater

by Viola Spolin

About this title: This reprint of the popular technical guide offers Spolin's valuable insights on the art of improvisation as she developed its in the heyday of Chicago theater in the 1920s and after. Two hundred exercises edited since the last edition are joined by 30 new exercises with introductions.

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Evanston: Northwestern University Press Date Published: 1970

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"Reading this is like reading some of the books in the old testament. This guy begat him who begat that fella who begat a group of dudes. It's more of a reference book, and it's very '60s touchie feelie but still has some great stuff."

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By Jane, West New York, NJ

"I learned so much from this book. As a teacher and director its a must have on your bookshelf."

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By Kerry, Chicago, IL

"This is one of my reference books, which I keep on hand when I feel I need a refresher. Definitely is a great companion to the Second City training program."

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